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ArticleOncoimmunology2025

A versatile silica nanoparticle platform for induction of T cell responses - applied for therapeutic vaccination against HPV16 E6/E7-positive tumors in MHC-humanized mice.

Sebastian Kruse, Lia T Fricke, Samantha Zottnick, Ann-Katrin Schlosser, Agnieszka K Grabowska, Eva Feidt, Philipp Uhl, Ellen Junglas, Jonas D Förster, Josephine Blersch and 7 more

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Article in Oncoimmunology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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17 authors.

Sebastian KruseDivision of Immunotherapy & Immunoprevention, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany.ORCID 0000-0002-4028-1391
Lia T FrickeDivision of Immunotherapy & Immunoprevention, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany.ORCID 0009-0002-9985-4227
Samantha ZottnickDivision of Immunotherapy & Immunoprevention, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany.ORCID 0000-0002-9077-635X
Ann-Katrin SchlosserDivision of Immunotherapy & Immunoprevention, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany.ORCID 0000-0003-1269-2537
Agnieszka K GrabowskaSILVACX, Life Science Inkubator GmbH, Bonn, Germany.
Eva FeidtSILVACX, Life Science Inkubator GmbH, Bonn, Germany.
Philipp UhlInstitute of Pharmacy and Molecular Biotechnology, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany.ORCID 0000-0002-8616-5599
Ellen JunglasSILVACX, Life Science Inkubator GmbH, Bonn, Germany.
Jonas D FörsterDivision of Immunotherapy & Immunoprevention, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany.ORCID 0000-0003-3437-6738
Josephine BlerschLaboratory Automation Technologies (CRFS-LAT), German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE), Bonn, Germany.ORCID 0000-0003-0637-3273
Philip DennerLaboratory Automation Technologies (CRFS-LAT), German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE), Bonn, Germany.ORCID 0000-0002-4301-5013
Manina GünterDendritic Cells in Infection and Cancer, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany.ORCID 0009-0002-5616-2589
Stella E AutenriethDendritic Cells in Infection and Cancer, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany.ORCID 0000-0003-4054-9041
Eugenio FavaLaboratory Automation Technologies (CRFS-LAT), German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE), Bonn, Germany.ORCID 0000-0002-3737-0334
Walter MierDepartment of Nuclear Medicine, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany.ORCID 0000-0002-3901-5061
Armin KübelbeckSILVACX, Life Science Inkubator GmbH, Bonn, Germany.
Angelika B RiemerDivision of Immunotherapy & Immunoprevention, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany.ORCID 0000-0002-5865-0714

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Therapeutic vaccines represent a promising treatment option for (pre)cancerous lesions, such as human papillomavirus-induced malignancies. They act via administration of tumor-specific antigens, leading to induction of antigen-specific cytotoxic T cell responses. However, vaccination efficiency is often limited when the antigen is administered alone, due to antigen instability and inefficient uptake by antigen-presenting cells (APCs). To address these limitations, nanoparticle-based vaccine delivery systems are currently under investigation. Here, we present a novel silica nanoparticle (SiNP)-based vaccine delivery platform that can be applied for the treatment of various diseases and cancer types. We show that surface-functionalized SiNPs are non-cytotoxic and quickly taken up by APCs. Incorporation of a linker/solubilizer sequence N-terminal of the epitope allows attachment of peptides regardless of their solubility as well as efficient processing and surface presentation by APCs. Whole-body distribution studies confirmed retention of the antigen at the injection site and decelerated excretion when connected to SiNPs. Furthermore, treatment with SiNPs, especially when combined with the adjuvant poly(I:C), resulted in activation of dendritic cells capable of priming CD8

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Cancer VaccinesNanoparticlesOncogene Proteins, ViralPapillomavirus E7 ProteinsRepressor ProteinsSilicon DioxideAnimalsFemaleHuman papillomavirus 16HumansMicePapillomavirus InfectionsPapillomavirus VaccinesVaccinationCancer VaccinesE6 protein, Human papillomavirus type 16oncogene protein E7, Human papillomavirus type 16Oncogene Proteins, ViralPapillomavirus E7 ProteinsPapillomavirus VaccinesRepressor ProteinsSilicon DioxideA2.DR1Amorphous silica nanoparticlescancer immunotherapycervical cancerhuman papillomavirus (HPV)MHC-humanized mouse modeltherapeutic vaccination

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PMCPMC12382477

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